Maya Sutherland
Start a New Holiday Tradition: The Giving Plate
The holiday season is all about connection, generosity, and celebration. Holidays mean spending time with family and friends, giving gifts, and enjoying festive traditions.
One...
Escape the What’s-for-Dinner Rut: 4 Weeks of Meal Plans DONE!
As a wife, a mom of two school-age children, and a personal chef (also known as a professional meal prepper), I am BUSY. I...
The Never-Ending Abyss of Carline: 10 Ways to Be Productive
Ah, the school carline, where time stands still, and traffic jams become a way of life. I know the feeling of the never-ending abyss...
Responsible Choices: 6 Alternatives to Driving Under the Influence
We all love to have fun at a moms' night out or date night, but if you're drinking heavily — driving under the influence...
My Quest for Black Santa
When I was growing up, there was no such thing as a Black Santa, at least not in my hometown. Being born in the...
6 Simple Ways to Teach Your Children to Be Kind to Others
Teaching our children about kindness is one of the most important life lessons we can instill. Kindness not only fosters healthy relationships, but it...
Surviving the Summer: Things to Do with Littles in Jacksonville
As a mom to two littles ages 1 and 3, summer means a lot of fun in the sun and cooling off indoors. We...
Healthy Nice Cream Recipes (for Ice Cream Anytime!)
Ice cream can be eaten for breakfast anytime because we make the rules, and rules are meant to be broken! Well, sort of... right?...
Mindfulness in Motherhood: 5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness
The past year may be on record as one of the most stressful times in your life. You and your family may have faced...
The Dangers of Water Beads
Thinking back on the early days of motherhood, I remember being introduced to water beads at a playdate. I thought they were the best...
How to Know If a Recipe Is Good
Have you ever tried a new recipe, and had it be... well, awful? Like mind-numbingly bad? So bad that you knew it couldn’t have...
Playdate Etiquette: How To Do It Right
Typically, playdates are reserved for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, although they can still benefit school-aged kids.
In the early days of motherhood, playdates were about...
















